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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Seed of God

The Seed of God

Preparing for Holy Nativity
Annunciation to Mary
Luke Chapter 1

"How can this be?
"All things are possible with God."

"The angel said, do not be afraid."

The metaphor of a seed is used to describe a crucial part in Christian spiritual development. Fr John Brian explores this metaphor and its vital spirituality.

Fr. John Brian uses Galatians 3 and 4 as well as 1 John 3 to enhance gospel lessons from Luke.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, November 25, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.